Amūn

/ (ˈɑːmən) /

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noun

Egyptian myth a variant spelling of Amen

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Words nearby Amūn

amuck, Amu Darya, amugis, amulet, Amulius, Amūn, Amundsen, Amundsen Gulf, Amundsen Sea, Amur, amurca

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How to use Amūn in a sentence

Among the goddesses of Egypt, the highest was Neith, who reigned inseparably with Amun in the upper sphere.
Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions|T. W. Doane
Then in his extreme need the Pharaoh called upon his god Amun.
The Hittites|A. H. Sayce
Ramessu Mi-Amun, the great prince of Egypt, declares that he will keep it.
Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations|Archibald Sayce
For this shrine was dedicated to Hathor, though the whole temple was sacred to the Theban god Amun.
The Spell of Egypt|Robert Hichens

Amun 'reached out his hand,' and declared that he was come to help the Pharaoh against his foes.
The Hittites|A. H. Sayce